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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,157.08, 1,438,181.33 and 508,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,157.08, 1,438,181.33 and 508,876.67 is: 763,817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,157.08 : 1,438,181.33 = 508,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,157.08/1,438,181.33 = 508,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,157.08x = 1,438,181.33 × 508,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,157.08x = 731,856,927,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,856,927,117.64/958,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,817.27

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